Obituaries
James E. Taylor
Aug 7, 2003
Herrin- James E. Taylor, 82, of Herrin, died at 8:45 AM, Wednesday, August 6, 2003 at his home. Jim was born on March 24, 1921 in Herrin to Edward N. & Nellie (Stewart) Taylor. He worked as a boilermaker in Columbus, OH until his retirement. He was a WWII Navy Veteran. Mr. Taylor was a member of the Herrin Eagles...
Faye J. Snider
Aug 3, 2003
Energy-Faye Juanita Snider, 92, of Energy went to be with the Lord she loved and feared at, 11:00 A.M., Saturday, August 2, 2003 at Shawnee Christian Nursing Center in Herrin. Faye was born November 11, 1910 in Energy to Floyd & Minnie (Dunihoo) Walker of Fordville. She was united in marriage to Paul Snider who preceded her in death. She...
Mary R. Yattoni
Jul 29, 2003
MARY ROSE YATTONI Belleville- Mary Rose Yattoni, 91, of Belleville, formerly of Herrin, died 8:13 P.M., Friday, July 25, 2003 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Belleville. Mary was born July 31, 1911 in Herrin to Joseph & Teresa (Antonini) Savoldi. She married Guy George Yattoni on April 23, 1936 in Herrin. He preceded her in death on July 8, 1998....
George S Steinmetz
Jul 28, 2003
Herrin-George Steinmetz, 61, completed his transition from this life to his eternal home with Jesus Christ at 8:50 A.M., Sunday, July 27, 2003 at his home in Herrin surrounded by his loving family. George was born January 7, 1942 in Herrin to James Sylvester & Marie (Vickery) Steinmetz. He married Ruth Sisk on January 7, 1961 in Johnston City. Ruth...
Randy C. Schaubert
Jul 27, 2003
Goreville- Randy C. Schaubert, 41, of Goreville, died at 5:20 AM, Saturday, July 26, 2003 at his home with his family. Randy was born on August 12, 1961 in Marion to Pola & Phyllis (Pentecost) Schaubert. He married Teri Turner on June 24, 1995 in Gatlinburg, TN. She survives of Goreville. Mr. Schaubert was a corrections officer at the United...
Billy Ray Hilliard
Jul 26, 2003
Marion Billy Ray Hilliard, 66, of Marion died at 10:28 A.M , Friday, July 25, 2003 at Fountain Nursing Home in Marion Billy was born on October 12, 1936 in Marion to Willis & Anna (Wachter) Hilliard. He worked in the coal mines until his retirement. Mr. Hilliard was a member of the United Mine Workers of America and the...
Lora E. Groves
Jul 26, 2003
Marion- Lora E. Groves, 72, of Marion, died at 2:48 PM, Friday, July 25, 2003 at Fountain Nursing Home in Marion. Mrs. Groves was born on August 4, 1930 in Metropolis to John L. & Hattie (Johnson) McDaniel. She married Morris Groves on August 4, 1946 in Metropolis. He preceded her in death on July 26, 1991. She worked as...
Gary Everett Sexton
Jul 24, 2003
Chester- Gary Everett Sexton, 63, of Chester, formerly of Herrin, went to be with his Lord at 2:30 PM, Wednesday, July 23, 2003. Gary was born on January 25, 1940 in Herrin to William Howard & Eva (Stephens) Sexton. He was a veteran of the US Marine Corp. Mr. Sexton married his former wife, Linda (Verga) Gray on July 23,...
Jerry Lee Russell
Jul 24, 2003
Centralia- Jerry Lee Russell, 67, of Centralia, formerly of Herrin, died at 12:55 PM, Wednesday, July 23, 2003 at Friendship Manor in Nashville, IL. Jerry was born on September 12, 1935 in Herrin to Ed & Mabel (Rogers) Russell. He worked for forty years as a brick mason. In his spare time, Jerry enjoyed fishing, golfing, woodworking, and gardening. He...
Esther Richey
Jul 24, 2003
ESTHER RICHEY Marion Esther Richey, 93, Went home to be with her Lord on Wednesday, July 23, 2003 at 8:10 P.M. at Parkway Manor in Marion. Esther was born April 04, 1910 in Williamson County to Pierce & Bertha Mae (Manier) Richey. Esther was a homemaker. Esther was a lifetime member of the Coal Bank Springs Church where she taught...
Jessie R. Draper
Jul 23, 2003
Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home Jessie Richardson Draper Herrin, Jessie Richardson Draper, 95, died 8:40 A.M., Wednesday, July 23, 2003 at her daughters residence in Herrin. Jessie was born February 22, 1908 in Plumfield to Elvis & Annie (Karnes) Appleton. She first married Earl Richardson he preceded her in death. She later married Robert B. Draper on October 12, 1947 in Mississippi....
Darrell L Gower
Jul 18, 2003
Marion Darrell Lyn Gower, 41, died Thursday, July 17, 2003 at 9:10 P.M. in Marion. Darrell was born November 21, 1961 in Marion to R.J. & Barbara Gower. Survivors include: 1 Brother Gene Allen of Marion 2 Sisters Renee Gower Blackford of Marion Kathy Jo Allen of Carterville Step-Father Tim Clark of Creal Springs Several Nieces, nephews and cousins Uncle...
Becky Goss Spiller
Jul 18, 2003
Marion Becky Goss Spiller, 48 died Thursday, July 17, 2003 at 9:10 P.M. at her residence. Becky was born Feburary 21, 1955 in Marion to John L. & Rainie Howerton Goss. She married Gary Spiller in 1984, he survives. Becky was an electrologists and had worked with Gary in the Coal Mining Industry. Survivors include: 2 Daughters Kelly Dawn Spiller...
Louise F. Marlow
Jul 15, 2003
Herrin-Louise F. Marlow, 93, died Friday, July 11, 2003 at Applinwood Healthcare Center in Cordova, Tennessee. Louise was born July 1, 1910 in Herrin to Ceasar & Josephine (Calcaterra) Marlow. She was an active member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church. She was retired. She had worked at Sears as a catalogue sales clerk for several years. She...
Celeste A. Marlow
Jul 14, 2003
Herrin-Celeste A. Marlow, 88, died 1:30 P.M., Sunday, July 13, 2003 at her residence. Celeste was born February 14, 1915 in Herrin to Paul & Delena (Cassani) Merlo. She married Mario L. Mike Marlow on February 16, 1933 in Herrin. He preceded her in death on October 5, 1996. She was a member of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic...
Donna Powenski
Jul 14, 2003
Herrin-Donna Powenski, 63, of Herrin, died at 1:00 P.M., Sunday, July 13th, 2003 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. Donna was born on January 24, 1940 in Pittsburg, IL to Earl & Pansey (Jones) Slater. She married Leo Powenski on June 5, 1982 in Herrin. He preceded her in death on April 28, 1998. Mrs. Powenski retired from Williamson County...
Alberta J Racine Simpson
Jul 14, 2003
Marion Alberta June Worley Racine Simpson, 81, died Sunday, July 13, 2003 at 9:00 P.M. at her home. Alberta was born June 07, 1922 in Royalton to Ernest and Vivian (Lloyd) Worley. She married Tony Racine in 1948 and he preceded her in death in 1979. Alberta married Cleatus Simpson on March 17, 1990 in Murphysboro. After graduating as the...
Phyllis L. Voss
Jul 14, 2003
Herrin-Phyllis L. Voss, 77, died 2:12 P.M., Friday, July 11, 2003 at Herrin Hospital. Phyllis was born March 17, 1926 in Titusville, Pennsylvania. She married Richard H. Voss. He preceded her in death on October 1, 1997. She was a seamstress, bookkeeper and a restaurant manager while she was employed. She was of the Catholic faith. Survivors include: Daughter &...
Margaret Yano
Jul 13, 2003
Herrin-Margaret Yano, 97, died 8:50 A.M., Sunday, July 13, 2003 at Herrin Hospital. Margaret was born October 1, 1905 in Herrin to Nick & Carrie (Platt) Ashoff. She married Tony J. Yano on May 27, 1929. Tony died November 22, 1990. Tony was a barber in Herrin for 73 years. She was a member of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel...
Joe L. Capogreco
Jul 11, 2003
Carterville- Joe L. Capogreco, 71, of Carterville, died at 12:30 AM, Friday, July 11, 2003 at Herrin Hospital. Joe was born on May 24, 1932 in Herrin to Domenick Leo & Carmela Nelly (Martell) Capogreco. He was a US Army Veteran and was stationed in Alaska He was a farmer; taking care of 300 acres of corn, soybeans, and milo....
